ALLENTOWN, PENNA. 15 

LETTUCE 
Half ounce plants 100 feet 




CuLrTuRE: Sow seed in rows as soon as the ground can be 
worked. Cover the seed 4% inch deep and press down soil 
firmly, or it may be sown in a hotbed in February or March, 
transplanting to a sheltered position for an early crop. 
Thin plants to 8 inches apart for good Head Lettuce or have 
plants close together for Loose-leaf Lettuce. Lettuce does 
best during cool, moist weather. 
Heading Types 
Imperial No. 44, Outstanding in the Iceberg type of 
crumpled leaf. Heads are solid, free from tip-burn, 
and head up better under adverse weather than others 
in this class. Leaves are long and it keeps well when 
shipped. Our strain 1s selected for purity and Is 
strictly true to type. Pkt. 10c.; oz. 40c.; 4Ib. $1.10; 
Ib. $3.40; 2 to 9 Ibs. @ $3.30 per Ib. 
Tasco New York. Our selection is the surest heading 
of all Iceberg types of Lettuce. Leaves are large, of a 
fine deep green color, free from burnt edges, crisp, 
and tender. Extreme uniformity is also characteristic 
of the intensive breeding of our strain. Stands heat 
and dry weather better than any other variety we 
know. Pkt. 10c.; 0z. 40c.; Wb. $1.10; Ib. $3.40; 
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IMPERIAL NO. 44 LETTUCE Se Ue ID, 
PNDIN Eee ee Other Good Heading Types 
% 2 to 9 Ib 
Cuurure: As Endive is usually used for fall and winter Oz. Yb. Lb. pps: Ib, 
salads the seed should be sown in rows during June and Big Boston............ ¢0 30 $0 80 $2 40 $2 30 
July and thinned out to stand 1 foot apart in the row. | Hanson............... 30 80 2 AO 2 30 
When nearly grown tie the outer leaves together to blanch Iceberg... po, AO 1 10 3 AO BG 
the hearts. If one wishes an early crop the seed should be Imperial No. 847. AQ 1 10 3 40 2530 
sown about April 15. New York No.12,..... 40 110 340 3 30 
Deep Heart Batavian. Of the broad type but fringed | wayah Mayki 0 Shea A 
at edges. Upright growth and deep well-filled hearts. Winte Soh ae i st 90 2 an A = 
Batavian Broad-Leaf. The standard broad-leaf Winter'Lettuce. 30 80 240 2 30 
variety. Center blanches to clear white. hite Pari piece we) 7 29 ° 
Green Curled Ruffec. Deeply curled fine leaves. White Faris Cos: 5 0 10 
Center blanches pure white. All Lettuce, 10c. per pkt. 
All Endive, pkt. 10c.; 0z. 35c.; 14lb. $1.00; 1b. $3.00 
, Cutting Lettuce, Garden Salad 

Grand Rapids. “The best strain I have ever grown, 
both for forcing under glass and outside,” says one 
of our customers who uses over 100 pounds each year. 
This strain is erect, of delicate color, tender and uni- 
form. Leaves heavily fringed. Pkt. 10c.; oz. 30c.; 
Yb. 65c.; Ib. $2.10; 2 to 9 Ibs. @ $2.00 per Ib. 
Other Good Cutting Lettuce 
Oz. Ib. Lb. Per lb. 
Black Seeded Simpson.$0 30 $0 65 $2 10 $2 00 
Early Curled Simpson. 30 OF a 2a Ones 2200 
Early Prizehead....... 30 65y— 2510 2.00 
All Lettuce, 10c. per pkt. 
EGGPLANT 
One ounce produces 1500 plants 
CuxtureE: Eggplant seed germinates slowly and should 
be started in a hotbed and planted out when plants are 
2 inches high, provided both soil and air are warm. Egg- 
plants will not stand chilling. Plants should be spaced 
14% to 2 feet apart in row. 
New Hampshire Hybrid. Bred to produce during 
short growing season. Fruits round and olive shape. 
Black Beauty. The standard main-crop sort. Our 
strain is true and prolific. 
TASCO NEW YORK LETTUCE Either variety, pkt. 10c.; oz. 65c.; 14lb. $2.00; lb, $6.00 
